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| 2027 - Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2027.1) | 53 |
Number of people reporting improved lifestyles through a focus on proper nutrition, disease and injury reduction and comprehensive health maintenance |
| 2027.2) | 2 |
Number of healthy lifestyle-related coalitions in which Extension is involved |
| 2027.3) | 35 |
Number of people that reported eating more of healthy foods |
| 2027.4) | 28 |
Number of individuals who made lifestyle changes (diet, exercise, managing stressors, etc.) for the purpose of improving their health |
| 2027.6) | 0 |
Total weight (in pounds) lost by program participants |
| 2027.7) | 750 |
Total miles walked by program participants |
| 2027.5) | 75 |
Number of individuals implementing personal health protection practices (screening, immunizations, well-baby care, preventive health practices, etc.) |
| 2027.8) | 77 |
Number of program participants who use knowledge and skills to improve food shopping management |
| 2027.9) | 125 |
Number of program participants who utilize the food label to make healthy food choices |
| 2027.10) | 25 |
Number of program participants who reported consuming at least 4-6 servings of fruits and/or vegetables per day |
| 2027.11) | 350 |
Number of program participants reporting adoption of physical activity practices |
| 2027.12) | 0 |
Number of policy, system, and/or environmental changes implemented in faith-based organizations to promote healthy eating and physical activity |
| 2027.13) | 10 |
Number of community partners that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance use in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2027.14) | 10 |
Number of community partners that have gained knowledge of the resources that are available for substance use in the community as a result of Extension programming |
Author: Donna Fryman
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
Diabetes is a prevalent health condition for Fleming County residents. To help people deal with the challenges of diabetes a support group has been formed and functioning for the past two years. In 2019, a volunteer helped arranged for various health professionals to speak to the group each month. After the year of programs and interactions with speakers and each other, there have been many positive changes and results of the participants. One partic
Author: Donna Fryman
Major Program: Making Healthy Lifestyle Choices (general)
According to the 2018 Annual SNAP-Ed Report for Kentucky, at least one out of 3 Kentucky children are overweight or obese. Nearly half of Kentucky children consume fruits less than once daily, well below the 1½ to 2 cups daily recommended by USDA MyPlate. Children who consume low amounts of fruits and vegetables are at greater risk for many nutrition related health problems. According to the Centers for Disease Control, ”eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables daily can help red
